U.S. Space Force and SpaceX Partner to Develop 480-Satellite MILNET Constellation
A significant expansion of the U.S. government's reliance on commercial megaconstellation technology for national security.
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Japan Ministry of Defense Taps Synspective-Mitsubishi Electric Consortium for Satellite Constellation
The core objective of the constellation is to provide the MoD with persistent imagery intelligence to strengthen Japan’s defense posture.
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DoD Report: China’s ISR Fleet Swells to 510+ Satellites, ‘Informatized’ Warfare Accelerates
The Department of Defense (DoD) released its mandated "2025 Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China" report on Tuesday, confirming that Beijing’s operational satellite fleet has expanded to more than 1,189 spacecraft, with a specific emphasis on space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).
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CACI to Acquire ARKA Group for $2.6 Billion to Expand Space Sensing Capabilities
RESTON, Va. — CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced on Monday, Dec. 22, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARKA Group L.P. from Blackstone Tactical Opportunities […]
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MDA Taps Sidus, Ursa Space for $151 Billion ‘Golden Dome’ SHIELD Contract
WASHINGTON — The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) selected 1,086 additional companies, including Sidus Space and Ursa Space Systems, to compete for task orders under the $151 billion Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) […]
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SDA Awards $3.5 Billion for Tranche 3 Missile Tracking Constellation
The Space Development Agency (SDA) awarded four contracts totaling $3.5 billion on Friday, Dec. 19, to build 72 satellites for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer. This latest acquisition represents the […]
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Northrop Grumman Selected For Space Development Agency’s TRKT3 Mission
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – December 19, 2025 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) was competitively awarded a Tracking Layer of Tranche 3 (TRKT3) contract by the Space Development Agency (SDA) to […]
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Hughes Unveils Rugged LEO Terminals for Mission-Critical Connectivity
Hughes Network Systems has officially launched its latest line of transportable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite terminals. This new hardware is engineered specifically for high-stakes environments where rapid deployment and […]
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Ovzon Strengthens Swedish Defense Partnership with 58 MSEK Terminal Order
Ovzon has officially announced the receipt of a significant supplementary order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), further deepening the strategic relationship between the SATCOM provider and the Swedish […]
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Commercial Satellite Ground Stations in Defense Missions: Strategic Asset or Hidden Vulnerability?
The military views commercial ground networks not just as a convenience, but as an operational requirement.
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